Prostate cancer (prostate cancer): symptoms
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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These or other symptoms of prostate cancer (prostate cancer) - the reason for the treatment of a man to a urologist. Carrying out a detailed analysis of complaints and signs, as well as additional methods of research, the doctor makes or excludes the diagnosis of prostate cancer (prostate cancer).
Without a doubt, not only the specialist doctor, but also any man should know about the changes in the body, which must be paid special attention, and, immediately, consult a doctor to determine the reasons for these changes.
Symptoms of prostate cancer (prostate cancer) in the early stages of the development of the disease are not significant, and do not bother men, so often they are neglected (do not pay attention or are engaged in self-medication), attributing symptoms of another disease.
So, what are the typical symptoms for prostate cancer (prostate)? What should a sick man and a doctor look at?
The early stages of development of prostate cancer (prostate gland), as a rule, are asymptomatic, due to the course of the pathological process in the peripheral zones of the prostate. With the progression of prostate cancer and an increase in the size of the tumor, there are external signs (symptoms).
Symptoms of prostate cancer (prostate cancer) can be divided into three groups:
Symptoms of prostate cancer (prostate gland), which are associated with a violation of the outflow of urine (infravesical obstruction). These symptoms appear when the tumor is contracted by the prostate tumor of the urethra. This group includes:
- a weak and intermittent stream of urine,
- labored onset of urination,
- feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder after urination,
- frequent urination
- urinary incontinence
- painful (imperative) urge to urinate
Symptoms of prostate cancer (prostate cancer), which are associated with the growth of a cancerous tumor and its local spread beyond the prostate. These symptoms appear when a cancerous tumor reaches a significant size, sprouts a capsule of the prostate gland and spreads to neighboring tissues. This group includes:
- the appearance of blood in the semen during ejaculation (the so-called hemospermia)
- the appearance of blood in the urine (hematuria)
- urinary incontinence
- impotence (erectile dysfunction)
- pain in the pubic area and above the pubis, as well as in the perineum
Symptoms of prostate cancer (prostate cancer), which are associated with the appearance of prostate cancer metastases (metastatic damage to other organs and tissues of the body). These symptoms indicate a neglected form of prostate cancer and indicate a poor prognosis and survival of the patient. Metastasis in prostate cancer can be manifested by the following symptoms:
- pain in the bones (often in the lumbar region, pelvic bones)
- swelling of the legs (the so-called lymphostasis - when metastases are squeezed by lymphatic vessels and veins)
- decrease in the strength of the lower extremities, sometimes up to paralysis - with compression of the spinal cord
- weight loss, sometimes very significant, up to strong cachexia
- severe anemia
- decreased appetite, fatigue, asthenia, lethargy, decreased tolerance to physical activity, drowsiness increased lymph nodes
Thus, prostate cancer (prostate cancer) is dangerous because in the early stages of development nothing manifests itself or is masked for other diseases of the genitourinary system (prostate adenoma, chronic prostatitis, cystitis, etc.). If you find any of the above complaints in your area, this is an excuse to immediately register for a consultation with a urologist.
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